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Ian Gibaut
Gibaut with the Durham Bulls
Cincinnati Reds – No. 79
Pitcher
Born: (1993-11-19) November 19, 1993 (age 31)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 12, 2019, for the Tampa Bay Rays
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record10–8
Earned run average4.10
Strikeouts152
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Ian Philip Gibaut (/dʒɪˈboʊ/ jih-BOH;[1] born November 19, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played in (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins, and Cleveland Guardians. He has played for the Great Britain national baseball team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Career

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Amateur

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The son of the cricketer Russel Gibaut,[2] he attended Lamar High School in Houston, Texas and played college baseball at Tulane University.[3][4] In 2014, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[5]

Tampa Bay Rays

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Gibaut was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 11th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft.[6] He made his professional debut with the Princeton Rays and spent all of 2015 there, going 3-1 with a 2.12 ERA in 29+2⁄3 innings pitched in relief. In 2016, Gibaut pitched for the Bowling Green Hot Rods and Charlotte Stone Crabs where he compiled a combined 2-2 record, 2.53 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP in 57 total innings pitched, and in 2017 he pitched with Charlotte and the Montgomery Biscuits where he was 7-1 with a 2.21 ERA in 48 combined relief appearances between the two teams.[7] Gibaut spent 2018 with the Durham Bulls, going 4-3 with a 2.09 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP, striking out 75 batters in 56 relief innings pitched.[8]

The Rays added Gibaut to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[9][10] He began 2019 on the injured list with Durham.[11] After being activated, he pitched on a rehab assignment for Charlotte and then returned to Durham.[12]

On July 5, 2019, the Rays promoted Gibaut to the major leagues.[13][14] He made his major league debut on July 12 versus the Baltimore Orioles, allowing two runs and striking out two batters over two innings pitched.[15]

On July 23, 2019, Gibaut was designated for assignment.[16]

Texas Rangers

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On July 28, 2019, Gibaut was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations or a PTBNL.[17] He was assigned to the Nashville Sounds following the trade.[17] In 9 games for Texas in 2019, Gibaut went 1–1 with a 5.11 ERA over 12+1⁄3 innings. On December 2, 2019, Gibaut was non-tendered by Texas and became a free agent,[18] but was re-signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training on December 19, 2019.[19] He appeared in 14 games for the Rangers in the 2020 season, collecting 14 strikeouts in 12+1⁄3 innings.

Minnesota Twins

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On October 30, 2020, Gibaut was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins. On February 19, 2021, Gibaut was outrighted off of the 40-man roster to make space for Matt Shoemaker and was invited to Spring Training as a non-roster invitee.[20] After appearing in 27 games for the St. Paul Saints, posting a 1-3 record with a 7.20 ERA and 46 strikeouts, Gibaut's contract was selected by the Twins on August 27.[21] Gibaut made 3 appearances for the Twins, recording a 2.70 ERA with 4 strikeouts. Gibaut was outrighted off of the 40-man roster on October 8.[22] On October 14, Gibaut elected free agency.[23]

Cleveland Guardians

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On March 17, 2022, Gibaut signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians. The deal includes an invitation to the Guardians' 2022 major league spring training camp. On June 27, Gibaut was selected to the major league roster.[24] He was designated for assignment the following day after appearing in one game for Cleveland.[25]

Cincinnati Reds

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On June 30, 2022, Gibaut was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was designated for assignment on July 3 without appearing in a game for the organization.[26]

On July 5, 2022, Gibaut was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.[27] In 33 appearances for the Reds, he recorded a 4.67 ERA with 48 strikeouts across 34+2⁄3 innings pitched.[28]

In 2023, Gibaut made 74 appearances out of the bullpen for Cincinnati, registering an 8–4 record and 3.33 ERA with 69 strikeouts and 3 saves across 75+2⁄3 innings.[29]

Gibaut was placed on the injured list to begin the 2024 season after suffering a strained forearm in spring training.[30] After experiencing "persistent issues" during his rehab, he was shut down from throwing[31] and transferred to the 60–day injured list on May 7, 2024.[32] On May 9, Gibaut underwent an anterior interosseous nerve release procedure to address the injury.[33] He was activated from the injured list on September 24.[34]

References

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  1. ^ Tulane University Baseball 2014 Media Guide (pronunciations on page 4). Retrieved July 6, 2019
  2. ^ "Stamina, strength: Palumbo adds 20 pounds". mlb.com. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  3. ^ "Tulane closer Ian Gibaut dominates on a few different levels". The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. May 28, 2015. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  4. ^ Kushner, Scott (February 4, 2015). "Tulane to try closer Ian Gibaut as a starter | Tulane". The Advocate. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  5. ^ "#33 Ian Gibaut - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  6. ^ "Tulane's Ian Gibaut intends to join Rays: 'Playing pro ball is the dream'". The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. June 2015. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  7. ^ "Ian Gibaut Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  8. ^ "Ian Gibaut Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  9. ^ Marc Topkin (November 20, 2018). "Rays DFA C.J. Cron in adding 5 prospects to roster". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  10. ^ Marc Topkin (November 21, 2018). "Who are the guys Rays added to their roster?". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  11. ^ "Rays' Ian Gibaut: On shelf at Triple-A". CBSSports.com. April 2, 2019. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
  12. ^ Bob Sutton (June 15, 2019). "Minor League Notes: Gibaut returns to closer's role for Bulls". Times-News. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  13. ^ Marc Topkin (July 6, 2019). "Rays send Brendan McKay back to Triple-A, call up reliever Ian Gibaut". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  14. ^ RotoWire Staff (July 5, 2019). "Rays' Ian Gibaut: Called up for debut". CBSSports.com. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  15. ^ Zachary Silver (July 12, 2019). "Rays' offense explodes for 7 runs in 1st inning". MLB.com. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  16. ^ Juan Toribio (July 23, 2019). "Yandy Diaz hits IL; Rays reinstate Duffy". MLB.com. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  17. ^ a b RotoWire Staff (July 28, 2019). "Rangers' Ian Gibaut: Dealt to Texas". CBSSports.com. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  18. ^ T.R. Sullivan (December 2, 2019). "Rangers reach deal with Goody, non-tender 2". MLB.com. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  19. ^ "Rangers sign RHP Edinson Vólquez, C Tim Federowicz and RHP Ian Gibaut to Minor League contracts with invitations to Major League Spring Training". MLB.com. December 19, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  20. ^ "Twins Outright Ian Gibaut". February 19, 2021.
  21. ^ "Twins Activate Byron Buxton from Injured List, Select Ian Gibaut". August 27, 2021.
  22. ^ "Veteran RHP Kyle Barraclough among six players outrighted by Twins". October 8, 2021.
  23. ^ "Players Recently Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. October 16, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  24. ^ Noga, Joe (June 27, 2022). "Ian Gibaut joins Cleveland bullpen; Tanner Tully designated for assignment: Guardians takeaways". Cleveland.com. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  25. ^ Adams, Steve (June 28, 2022). "Guardians Acquire Sandy Leon, Designate Ian Gibaut For Assignment". mlbtraderumors. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  26. ^ "Betts back after missing 15 games with rib injury". dodgers.com. July 3, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  27. ^ Stephen, Eric (July 5, 2022). "Dodgers option Reyes Moronta to Triple-A; Ian Gibaut claimed off waivers by Reds". SB Nation. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  28. ^ "Ian Gibaut - Game Logs - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  29. ^ "Ian Gibaut 2023 Game by Game Pitching Logs". baseball-almanac.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  30. ^ "Reds' Ian Gibaut: Placed on 15-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  31. ^ "Reds' Ian Gibaut: Pauses rehab assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  32. ^ "Reds Select Conner Capel". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  33. ^ "Reds' Ian Gibaut Undergoes AIN Release Procedure". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  34. ^ "Reds Activate Ian Gibaut From Injured List". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
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